Description

2-[Dimethyl(2-Thienyl)Silyl]Benzyl Alcohol CAS NO 853955-72-3 is a specialized organosilicon compound featuring a benzyl alcohol group and a thienyl-substituted silyl moiety. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for the development of novel materials and functional molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring silicon-containing scaffolds for enhanced bioavailability or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, where the silicon-thiophene unit can impart unique biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of advanced polymers, silicones, and hybrid organic-inorganic materials with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel silicon-based ligands for catalysis, potentially useful in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile synthon for academic and industrial chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[Dimethyl(2-Thienyl)Silyl]Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	853955-72-3
Molecular Formula	C13H16OSSi
Molecular Weight	248.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(Dimethyl(2-thienyl)silyl)methyl]benzenemethanol; [2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl]dimethyl(2-thienyl)silane; Benzyl alcohol, 2-[dimethyl(2-thienyl)silyl]-; Dimethyl(2-thienyl)(2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)silane; (2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)dimethyl(thiophen-2-yl)silane
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[Dimethyl(2-Thienyl)Silyl]Benzyl Alcohol adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider the use of desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.